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21/11/2010

Matt Frei talks to award-winning author Ron Chernow about the motivations of George Washington and about how the character and leadership of America's first president live on.

Americana examines how the USA, in establishing its autonomy from Britain, went on to earn acceptance from its neighbours and garner a sense of belonging across its citizens.

Award-winning author Ron Chernow explains how the character and leadership of America's first president, George Washington, live on.

Jennifer Egan explains the ways that people strive for acceptance across time.

And Kyle Eastwood - bass player, world traveller and son of Clint Eastwood - talks about his journey to be accepted as his own man: a musician and artist in his own right.

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30 minutes

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Sun 21 Nov 2010 19:15

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  • Sun 21 Nov 2010 19:15